The Swiss Young Physicists' Tournament (SYPT) is a Swiss competition, where physics enthusiasts from secondary schools from anywhere in Switzerland participate. In a preparatory phase they carry out a small research project, whose results are presented and defended at the actual tournament.

The International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT) is the international counterpart of the national competition. Teams from all over the world compete against each other and a diverse social program promotes social contact of members from different teams.

In order to give students the opportunity to prepare for the SYPT under optimal conditions independent of their school environment (i.e. independently from their school, infrastructure, rectorate and teachers), we organize the SYPT Physics Week. We provide competent coaching and superior experimental equipment relevant to their specific problems. This makes it significantly easier for students to participate at the SYPT and enhances their chances at the tournament. The SYPT Physics Week takes place between the 13th and 17th of February 2017 at MNG Raemibuehl in Zurich. Interested participants can chose the Physics Week when registering for the SYPT. Please note that for organizational reasons only the problems 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12,141) will be offered during the Physics Week. Should you require a confirmation of participation or should you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

1) Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wish to choose another problem but would still like to register for the SYPT Physics Week.

For the first time the SYPT will take place outside the German-speaking part of Switzerland: With the EPFL in Lausanne we have found a very attractive venue for the SYPT 2017, which will take place on March 18 and 19. It seems appropriate because we have organized the SYPT already twice at the ETH Zurich (2013 and 2016) and in 2016 a team from the French-spearking part of Switzerland premiered at the SYPT. We are looking forward to a successfull and interesting tournament and thank the EPFL for their consent!

As a major part of the participants, jurors and also of the organizing committee is from the German-speaking part of Switzerland, the matter of accommodation is relevant. Naturally, the expenses will be borne by Pro IYPT-CH! The participants will be accommodated in the Guest House Lausanne and the jurors and coaches in the Swiss Tech Hotel.

New is the offer of the so called SYPT Physics Week. It allows students to prepare themselves for the SYPT during one week while being coached by experienced SYPT/IYPT coaches. Experimental equipment will be provided. At the Physics Week only the following problems can be worked on: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14.

Pre-Registration is now open until 31st December: fill out this form. For questions please use the contact form.

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The Swiss team consisting of Marc Bitterli (captain), ÉmilieHertig, KathrinLaxhuber, ZaraVance and JoonasVättö with the coaches Samuel Byland (EC), Daniel Keller (juror), Patrick Lenggenhager (teamleader juror) and Eric Schertenleib (teamleader) made the way to the final of the IYPT 2016 in Ekaterinburg, Russia. After a solid start and an excellent performance in the final, in which Singapore, Germany and Chinese Taipei participated, Switzlerland placed third. Congratulations!

On April 23 the qualification for this years Swiss IYPT team took place. Nine students had to prepare themselves in a very short amount of time for the qualification; there they have presented their results and understanding in 9 Physics Fights. Only the five best could qualify for the team. The Swiss team consists of Marc Bitterli (captain), Émilie Hertig, Kathrin Laxhuber, Zara Vance and Joonas Vättö. From June 26 to July 2, 2016 the five student will make up the Swiss team at the IYPT in Ekaterinburg, Russland.

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Ongoing Events

Future Events

Vereinsversammlung, TBA (18.01.2017 - 18.01.2017)

SYPT Physics Week, TBA (13.02.2017 - 17.02.2017)

SYPT 2017, EPFL (18.03.2017 - 19.03.2017)

News

Launch of the SYPT Physics Week

Presently it is rather difficult for motivated students to participate at the SYPT, depending on their school. It is left to chance whether they find a teacher motivated enough to supervise them during the experiments and whether the school even has and provides the necessary equipment. To help out with that, we will launch the "SYPT Physics Week" in 2017. Experienced coaches will help you with your IYPT problem at the KS Rämibühl from 13 till 17 February.

Gold Medal

Switzerland reaches the final at the IYPT 2016 in Ekaterinburg, Russia and places third. Congratulations to the Swiss team, the coaches and all involved parties!

Swiss Team 2016

The Swiss team 2016 consists of Marc Bitterli (captain), Émilie Hertig, Kathrin Laxhuber, Joonas Vättö and Zara Vance. They will represent Switzerland from June 26 to July 2, 2016 at the IYPT in Ekaterinburg, Russia.

Team Qualification 2016

At the team qualification which takes place on April 22 (evening) and 23 (whole day), the members of the Swiss team 2016 are selected.

SYPT 2016 - Results

The SYPT at the ETH Zurich was a success. The team 404 - name not found consisting of Kathrin Laxhuber and Marc Bitterli has won the tournament. The whole ranking can be found here.